IELTS Speaking · Part 2 cue card · Places

Describe a peaceful spot where you like to spend time.

You have one minute to make notes, then speak for one to two minutes. The examiner may ask one or two short questions when you finish.

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Part 3 questions that follow this card

Part 3 broadens the topic into a discussion of four to five minutes. Give a view, a reason and an example each time.

1. Why do some people prefer noisy places and others quiet ones?
2. Is noise a serious problem in modern cities?
3. How can people find quiet in a busy life?
4. Do libraries and parks still matter in the digital age?

How to handle this card

Use sensory words: what you can hear, see and smell. A quiet place is a good chance to show descriptive vocabulary, so aim for a few precise adjectives rather than many general ones.